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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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